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R314 HOO

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 HOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2011 132,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower engine mounting broken

rear brake discs scored and corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Dec 2010 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre under-inflated.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,628 miles

o/s + n/s rear shock absorbers have slight movement in top rubber mountings.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 111,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 107,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 94,531 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 84,881 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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R314 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R314 HOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R314 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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